Brighton Donuts has shuttered its doors as the owners have officially retired.

Owner Linc Pecaj was not immediately available for comment today. However, on the business’ Facebook page, a note to “our Brighton Donuts Family” announces the retirement as does the business’ outdoor sign.

“To all of our Brighton Donuts Family: Over the past 18 years we’ve been serving some of the best coffee and freshest donuts!” the post noted. “Brighton Donuts will be officially retiring July 26 and remodeling to introduce to you ‘Pot Belly’ [sic] and ‘Vitamin Shoppe’ to add to the growing city of Brighton. ... Thank you for your support and see you again on our next venture!”

A work crew was on site Tuesday removing portions of the brick building as the new tenants are “making changes to the building,” a city employee confirmed today.

Michelle Cammenga, a spokeswoman for Potbelly Sandwich Shop, could not confirm details, including when the sandwich shop would open.

“We don’t have additional details to share at this time, but will be sure to keep in touch when more details are solidified,” she noted in email.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop first opened in 1977, founded as a small antique store on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. Today, there are more than 300 company owned and operated shops with franchises operating both domestically and internationally, according to its website.

A message to Vitamin Shoppe has not been returned.

The last round of hot coffee, doughnut, goodbyes and farewells at Brighton Donuts were served July 26.

Fans of the business also took the company’s Facebook page to express their sadness and memories.

Timothy J Smith wrote that it was a “sad day” and that “both the personal and fire department families will miss you.”

“What other donut shop would agree, after retirement, to come to the firehouse to bake donuts for the gang and to give me their chocolate frosted cake recipe? Thanks for 18 years of service,” Smith wrote.